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Create over 50 adorable kawaii characters in 10 simple steps! If you love the Kawaii style but don't know where to start, this is the book for you! Get past that blank page by turning simple shapes into cute drawings in this popular style in just 10 easy steps! Create over 50 different characters from a cuddly penguin to a cheeky bubble tea, or a princess to a unicorn, by following the instructions inside. It even includes handy color palettes for getting the right shades in your drawing. Packed with handy hints and prompts, learning to draw has never been so simple!

The ultimate guide to creative bracelet making: over 100 stunning designs to create and customize, from kumihimo-style to cuffs! Create unique jewelry pieces that reflect your style and personality, or make personalized gifts for your loved ones. With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence. Learn about the fundamental tools and materials you'll need to get started, from looms and pliers to threads, beads, and charms. Master a diverse range of techniques, including knotting, weaving, beading and macramé, through clear, concise visual instructions. Create 100 different bracelet designs, from the vibrant colours and intricate geometric patterns of Brazilian bracelets to the elegance and timelessness of ribbon-wrapped chain bracelets, all the way through to statement cuffs to give any outfit a touch of style. This is a translation of the French title by popular craft authors Anne Sohier-Fournel, Agnes Delage-Calvet and Françoise Vauzeilles.

Arne & Carlos are back – with 65 brand-new festive decorations to knit, inspired by the magic of a Norwegian winter! Best-selling and globally beloved knitters Arne & Carlos have created 65 charming new knitted designs so that you can bring a touch of a Scandinavian winter into your own home this festive season. Each of the seasonal balls is adorned with stylish, colorful motifs to make your tree sparkle with festive cheer. 65 New Christmas Balls to Knit features: Advice on selecting tools and materials, including yarns, fillings and additional sparkly embellishments Photographic step-by-step advice on all the key techniques required, including casting on, increasing, decreasing, working stranded colourwork and making a hanging loop The basic pattern to get you started, which is the basis of all 65 knitted balls Themed collections for the 65 decorations, such as Let It Snow, featuring fir trees and snowflakes; Flora and Fauna, including holly and reindeer; and Traditional, which harks back to ski jumper design motifs and red, white and green colorways. Each of the patterns is explained by a chart; there are no complicated instructions to follow; so once you’ve mastered the basic pattern you can create any of the designs simply and easily 7 delicious Christmas cookie recipes inspired by the designs, for a true taste of a Scandinavian Christmas. Enjoy the festive magic, God Jul*, and happy knitting!

Stop following the rules and start writing your own. Packed with 50 rule-breaking practical hacks and painting techniques to unlock your creativity, this is the maverick’s guide to creating truly innovative art. ‘Don’t use black.’ ‘You mustn’t lead the eye out of the painting.’ ‘Never put your subject slap-bang in the middle!’ Maybe you’ve heard one, two or all of these ‘golden rules’… But why? As Picasso put it, you should: ‘learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.’ Paint outside the box: 50 fun, rule-breaking exercises, each with an inspiring finished painting, practical techniques and handy tips. Lose the fear of getting it wrong: Learn to reconnect with your creativity, develop an eye for innovation, and never feel afraid of a blank canvas again. Perfect for artists of all abilities: Discover inspiration for your next project – dip in and out if you find a rule you want to challenge, or work through them in order. Reinvigorate your painting practice: the practical exercises are worked in oils, but the principles apply across different artistic mediums. This book, from best-selling and award-winning author Haidee-Jo Summers, is the perfect gift for artists of all abilities. It contains 50 fresh, lively ideas for challenging conventional artistic wisdom – showing that you can create something really, really right, even when you do everything wrong!